UNSPSC 31171539: Bearing ball

A principal component in a bearing that enables the reduction of friction.

UNSPSC 31171539 Bearing ball is a Commodity code, but the recent state and local solicitations tagged under it reflect broader industrial and mechanical components—primarily large metal-seated ball valves, actuators, motors, pumps, and facility maintenance parts rather than discrete ball bearings. State and local agencies procure these items for water treatment plant operations, facility maintenance programs, and infrastructure repair. Issuing bodies span utilities (water authorities), counties, and facility management departments. The scope of work ranges from engineered valve replacement with installation and commissioning support to general inventory replenishment of mechanical and electrical components for ongoing facility operations.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and California. The West Travis County Public Utility Agency (WTCPUA) issued an RFQ in August 2026 (due September 2, 2026) for purchase and installation of four motor-operated metal-seated raw water ball valves—including removal, crane services, and commissioning—at its Water Treatment Plant in Austin, Texas. San Bernardino County Project & Facilities Management issued an ITB in May 2026 (due June 19, 2026) covering over 500 line items of parts and supplies supporting facility maintenance, including motors, pumps, HVAC components, and electrical supplies, with a tentative contract start of July 1, 2026 and a local vendor preference of 5 percent for vendors with a principal place of business within San Bernardino County boundaries. The code shows sparse but concrete recent activity; however, the mismatch between the nominal code scope (discrete ball bearings) and the solicitations posted under it (larger assemblies, valves, and general maintenance supplies) suggests potential miscoding by issuing bodies or a code definition broader than its name implies.